Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,400.00 - $93,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Flexible work hours
Job Description
The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, operates the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) which is a prominent venue within the city's cultural and economic landscape. The RCC is part of a larger complex known as The Complex, which also includes the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the Red Hat Amphitheater, and the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. These venues collectively serve as vital hubs for community events, entertainment, and conventions that draw visitors from near and far. The RCC is a modern, 500,000 square-foot facility featuring a stunning granite lobby with panoramic downtown views, an elegant... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in technical theatre production, recreation, public administration, event management, or related field
- Five to seven years' experience in theatrical production management, event management, or related field
- Ability to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and relevant live entertainment software
- Ability to provide direction to others for safe and correct operation of tools and equipment
- Ability to read and comprehend technical riders, stage plots, and drafts
- Ability to organize and maintain event documentation, schedules, records, and files
- Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to remain resilient and calm under pressure
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Technical Theatre Production, Recreation, Public Administration, Event Management, or related field
- Five to seven years' experience in theatrical production management, event management, or related field
- Knowledge of standard practices and methods of theatrical and live entertainment
- Proficiency in lighting and sound for live entertainment
- Basic understanding of rigging and fly rail systems
- Familiarity with mathematical and electrical power concepts
- Understanding of occupational hazard and safety principles and practices
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Competency in modern office practices and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
- Customer service skills
- Coaching, training, and leadership abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
Job Duties
- Plan, organize logistics, and manage event operational activities particularly for large, high priority RCC events
- Provide oversight of resource scheduling, staffing, production coordination, and marketing activities
- Fulfill and review contract requirements and occasionally negotiate fees and expenditures with clients
- Perform administrative events management duties including preparing schedules, maintaining schedule changes, conducting planning meetings, preparing estimates and work orders, and monitoring budgeting and contractual agreements
- Build and maintain positive relationships and communication with venue users
- Serve as a key facility liaison to clients regarding all event planning and advancement
- Disseminate event information to internal departments, outside partners, contractors, and key stakeholders
- Meet with clients to gather event details and requirements
- Collaborate on scheduling, event layout, and logistics
- Review and verify requirements and safety procedures
- Serve as the event manager on duty for assigned events
- Investigate and resolve client and customer complaints in-person
- Serve as a lead in assigning tasks and monitoring work completion
- Supervise staff including coordinating training
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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